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British soldiers with tank in trench, Ribecourt, France, WW1
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British soldiers with tank in trench, Ribecourt, France, WW1
Men of the 1st Leicester Regiment, 6th Division, in and around a captured German second line trench, one mile west of Ribecourt, northern France, during the Battle of Cambrai, First World War. A tank of H Battalion, with the name Hyacinth painted on its side, stalled when trying to cross the trench. Date: 20 November 1917
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Cambrai Captured Division Leicester Regiment Ribecourt Tank Trench War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the gritty reality of trench warfare during the Battle of Cambrai in northern France, November 1917. The scene depicts British soldiers of the 1st Leicester Regiment, 6th Division, making their way through a captured German second line trench, one mile west of Ribecourt. The soldiers, dressed in heavy winter gear, are seen maneuvering around a stalled British Mark IV tank from H Battalion, named "Hyacinth." The tank, a crucial component of the British offensive, had attempted to cross the trench but became bogged down, forcing the soldiers to find alternate routes. The harsh conditions of the Western Front during World War I are evident in the muddy terrain and the soldiers' determined expressions. The Battle of Cambrai, one of the largest tank battles of the war, marked a significant turning point in the conflict, offering a brief respite from the stalemate of trench warfare. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the Great War.
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